What’s in the Woods Today? Dec. 12, 2017

Sometimes trees respond to injuries or stress (such as a virus, fungus, mold, insects) by growing wood “burls.” While they look funny on the outside, the wood grain on the inside can be beautiful and is prized by woodworkers.

The photograph at the top of this article is my 6-foot tall supervisor standing next to a white oak stump with numerous burls.